Non-Surgical, Effective Gum Disease Treatment in Waterbury

Although you haven’t been to the dentist in a while, you head to your hygiene appointment expecting to get back a clean bill of health. To your surprise, your dentist diagnoses you with gum disease instead of praising you for your excellent dental care at home. But how?

Many people have been in this situation before. The fact of the matter is that dental health isn’t just one sided. Healthy gums and teeth take a team of two: you and your Waterbury Smiles dentist, either Dr. Marini or Dr. Mancini. It’s important to understand that first off, you’re not the only patient that has been surprised with a gum disease diagnosis. Secondly, it’s important to understand that not only is gum disease preventable but that it’s effects are reversible. If you receive gum disease treatment in Waterbury early on, you can get your dental health back on track.

Gum Disease: Facing the Facts

More than 75% of American adults have some form of gum disease—whether it’s in its beginning stage or developed to full blown periodontal disease. If periodontal disease isn’t treated properly, you could risk losing your teeth. Actually, periodontal disease is the number 1 cause of tooth loss in adults.

Even worse, with the decline of your oral health, your general health starts to plummet along with it. Being diagnosed with periodontal disease increases your chances of strokes, heart disease, and diabetes. The best way to understand gum disease is to understand it’s stages, symptoms, and when to seek help before it’s too late.

Healthy Gums:

Firm, pink gums should not bleed when you take care of your mouth at home. They also shouldn’t bleed when either of our Waterbury dentists professionally cleans them.

Gingivitis:

Red, swollen gums that bleed when brushed or flossed at home. There is a potential loss of gum tissue with gingivitis, but in most cases, your jawbone still stays healthy.

Early Periodontal Disease:

Your red, swollen gums will continue to bleed every time you brush and floss. Your gums will start to form pockets between teeth and start receding from your teeth. A film of bacteria will sit on top of your teeth and will eat away at your jawbone density. This makes it possible for teeth to become loose and potentially fall out.

Advanced Periodontal Disease:

You will experience heavy bleeding when you try to brush and floss your teeth. You will notice severe gum recession and your teeth will feel extremely loose. Significant deconstruction of your jawbone will occur and cause shifts in your smile from loose teeth.

Visit Waterbury Smiles for Gum Disease Treatment

To avoid ever having to face gum disease, it’s important to practice excellent dental hygiene at home and visit your dentist regularly for checkups and cleanings. If you are unsure about the health of your gums or wish to seek help before you start experiencing the bleak effects of periodontal disease, contact our office. Dr. Marini and Dr. Mancini offer effective, thorough periodontal therapy that truly works. With our non-surgical gum disease therapy, we can give you comfortable treatments to keep your smile as healthy as possible.